Freedom24 2026: Free Shares + Global Broker

Freedom24 regularly offers free-shares promotions for new clients. The general principle: deposit a minimum amount and make a first trade to receive free shares worth anywhere from a few euros to several hundred euros. The shares are picked at random from a list — you can keep or sell them. A larger deposit generally increases the value of the shares offered (terms vary by campaign). Check the exact terms of the current campaign on freedom24.com when you sign up — offers change regularly.

Freedom24 has competitive fees worth analysing. US stocks: $0.02 per share (minimum $1.99), or $0.005 per share for high volumes. European stocks: €0.02 per share (minimum €1.99). ETFs: same rates as stocks. No annual custody fees on most plans. Compare: Trade Republic (a fixed fee per trade), Bourse Direct, Interactive Brokers (0.05% min €1). Freedom24 is competitive for small European trades but can be pricier for large US-share volumes. Check the full fee schedule on freedom24.com.

Freedom24 offers exceptional access to 30+ global exchanges. USA: NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, BATS. Europe: Euronext (Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon), Xetra (Germany), SIX (Switzerland), LSE (London), Borsa Italiana, BME (Spain), Helsinki, Stockholm. Asia: Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Bonds: corporate and government (OTC market). This is one of the broadest catalogues among brokers accessible to retail investors — only Interactive Brokers offers comparable coverage. For investors wanting access to Asian markets or European small caps, Freedom24 is a serious option.

Freedom24 offers an innovative product: the D+ Account (Deposit+ Account), an interest-bearing account in dollars or euros with attractive rates (often above standard savings accounts). Funds can be withdrawn at short notice. It is especially useful for earning on cash awaiting deployment. USD rates were particularly high in 2023-2024 (5%+) tracking Fed rates. It is not a bank guarantee (Freedom24 is a broker, not a bank) — check the exact terms and protections on the site.

Freedom24 is regulated by CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission) under CIF licence no. 275/15 and registered to operate across the EU. Client funds are segregated from the company's own funds. Freedom24 is covered by the Cyprus Investor Compensation Fund (ICF) up to €20,000 per client (the EU standard for brokers). The parent Freedom Holding is NASDAQ-listed — an extra layer of transparency. The company has a physical presence in several European countries. Always verify a broker's regulatory status on the relevant register before investing.

One of Freedom24's distinctive features is its IPO access (Initial Public Offerings). The platform lets retail clients take part in US IPOs before their official listing — access normally reserved for institutional investors. Freedom24 offers IPOs on the NASDAQ, NYSE and other venues. IPO returns can be very high (or very negative) — it is a speculative product. This feature is unique among brokers accessible to retail investors and attracts active traders seeking short-term opportunities.

Freedom24 offers a standard securities account (it does not offer tax-advantaged local wrappers like a French PEA — a limitation for those investors). As a foreign broker (Cyprus), it does not issue local tax statements — export your annual transaction report and declare gains under your local rules. Use a tax tool or an accountant if needed.

Our verdict: Freedom24 is a serious broker with differentiating features (IPO access, D+ Account, 40,000 securities). Strengths: many markets and securities, free shares for new clients, an interest-bearing D+ Account, IPO access, a NASDAQ-listed parent. Weaknesses: no tax-advantaged local wrappers, no local tax statements, fees to verify by profile, Cyprus-regulated. Ideal alongside a local tax-advantaged account, for securities not eligible to those wrappers and for investors wanting access to US IPOs. Compare with Interactive Brokers and Trading 212.